English word neurosurgeon comes from English surgeon, English neuro-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| surgeon | English (eng) | A surgeonfish.. One who performs surgery; a doctor who performs operations on people or animals. |
| neuro- | English (eng) | Forming compound words relating to nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system. |
| neurosurgeon | English (eng) | A surgeon specializing in brain surgery. |